A 2-question poll for PCPers

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What an incredibly impressive group ! There is a clear "technical"/engineering preponderance, and some farmers as well. Not surprising given the complex nature of PCPs relative to other gun concepts. I seem to be the only lawyer in the group (boohoo, there had to be one and it's me ...). But thankfully I am 50% environmentalist/hunter, and as a hobby busy tinkering to overcompensate for missing out on my technical calling.

The only thing I found surprising is the relatively little time spent by most (with some notable exceptions) on tuning (and crying!) I will admit that my own PCP addiction mostly pertains to buying and tuning them. The cheaper and rougher out of the box, the merrier. I crave 2 ton triggers, badly cut crowns, and overweight hammers bouncing like there was no tomorrow. Once tuned, I behold them and feed some lead to the feral parrots who seek to displace the native species. And then, on to the next PCP requiring treatment ... 50/50 tuning/shooting (often 80/20 in fact)!

Thank you very much for your response to this brief poll. Hopefully more to come in yet!

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What an incredibly impressive group ! There is a clear "technical"/engineering preponderance, and some farmers as well. Not surprising given the complex nature of PCPs relative to other gun concepts. I seem to be the only lawyer in the group (boohoo, there had to be one and it's me ...). But thankfully I am 50% environmentalist/hunter, and as a hobby busy tinkering to overcompensate for missing out on my technical calling.

The only thing I found surprising is the relatively little time spent by most on tuning (and crying!)

Thank you very much for your response to this brief poll. Hopefully more to come in yet!

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Oh geeze here we go. Dang Lawyers tricking us into giving up information..lol I found it interesting the group that answered as well. I figured that most would be technical or nerd based like myself. Like you said in part to the complexity that is PCP or so its perceived, I think that PCP's are actually simple when you look at it. Its just a stored amount of air, a stock, barrel and projectile. I havent spent much time tuning as I found it more relevant to research the hell out of stuff and see what the general bases is for a solid start point. I have a background in R&D research and testing so after figuring out the starting point I then come up with a plan of action and have a general idea of how it should go. As soon as I get something that is well outside of what I expected I stop analyze then find the reason and eliminate that and continue. Most of the time the problem is myself, or a unrealistic pre set idea about what the rifle can do.
 
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What an incredibly impressive group ! There is a clear "technical"/engineering preponderance, and some farmers as well. Not surprising given the complex nature of PCPs relative to other gun concepts. I seem to be the only lawyer in the group (boohoo, there had to be one and it's me ...). But thankfully I am 50% environmentalist/hunter, and as a hobby busy tinkering to overcompensate for missing out on my technical calling.

The only thing I found surprising is the relatively little time spent by most on tuning (and crying!)

Thank you very much for your response to this brief poll. Hopefully more to come in yet!

🐦
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Oh geeze here we go. Dang Lawyers tricking us into giving up information..lol I found it interesting the group that answered as well. I figured that most would be technical or nerd based like myself. Like you said in part to the complexity that is PCP or so its perceived, I think that PCP's are actually simple when you look at it. Its just a stored amount of air, a stock, barrel and projectile. I havent spent much time tuning as I found it more relevant to research the hell out of stuff and see what the general bases is for a solid start point. I have a background in R&D research and testing so after figuring out the starting point I then come up with a plan of action and have a general idea of how it should go. As soon as I get something that is well outside of what I expected I stop analyze then find the reason and eliminate that and continue. Most of the time the problem is myself, or a unrealistic pre set idea about what the rifle can do.
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I'm so sorry, didn't do it on purpose ... Agree that the gun needs to be able to speak for itself. Tuning can have incredible impressive results on PCPs but a balance must be found between the gun and the tuner. I really enjoyed the musings to that effect in the Brothers in Air videos concerning the modest Flash Pup.

With respect for powder burners, there the approach seems to be a tad more basic than you describe for PCPs.

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1.Teacher

2. I shoot Piston, TX200 for most of my Competitions, for Prairie Dog removal exclusively PCP. I agree with GeneT My TX is notorious for making me less confident just before a big match. Example in 19 went to Nationals FT and Saturday really struggled Went back to the sight-in range after the words and made 6 or 7 clicks up after sighting-in Friday. I have seen issues with PCP but they are usually less dramatic for me and I believe with a little experience and thought easier to figure out what is going on. This Fall my TX started to be inconsistent I took it apart probably 10 time, trying something different each time then went back to what I had and still not right took it apart again and put it all right back together without changing anything and it was right back to its very consistent self. I have spent probably 95% shooting and 5% tuning my PCPs.
 
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2. Shooting 99% / Tuning 1%. Other than adjusting the trigger, I shoot them as they come out the box. Barely have time to shoot, so tuning is not something I pursue. I run a string through the chrono to establish a baseline. Then I just shoot and keep shooting. When accuracy falls off clean barrel and go back to just shooting. It's been working for me so far.
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I’m with L.Leon here. I buy em to shoot. I spend as much time as needed in adjusting the trigger and maybe a bit of time with the hammer spring (Chrono). But if any serious wrenching is ever need it’s done by a pro. Uj
 
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